Communication Barriers and Solutions
Here are some examples of Door Slammers, followed by better responses that will help to open the doors of good communication. In addition, these good communication skills will help you have more successful everyday conversations with your child – no matter what you are discussing. Give them a try! You will definitely see some positive results.
Door Slammers
“You are too young to understand.”
“If you say that again, I’ll…”
“That’s none of your
business.”
“I don’t care what your friends are doing.”
“We’ll talk about that when you need
to know.”
“That’s just for boys (girls).”
“Why are you asking me that?”
Door Openers
“What do you think?”
“Do you know what that means?”
“Mom and Dad are having some special
time together,
we will definitely talk about this later though.”
“This is why I fell that
way…”
“That’s a good question.”
“I don’t know, but I’ll find out.”